Lehigh Valley Health Network

Additional Info

Clerkship Coordinator Phone : 4848842888

Clerkship Director Name : Derek Fikse, DO

Clerkship Director Email : derek.fikse@jefferson.edu

Clerkship Director Phone : 4848842888

Clerkship Coordinator Name : Dawn Yenser

Clerkship Coordinator Email : dawn.yenser@jefferson.edu

Clerkship Website : lvhn.org

Clerkship Program Description : Medical toxicology students at LVHN have a variety of opportunities under the guidance of faculty medical toxicologists who are also board-certified in addiction medicine.
These opportunities include:
Managing acutely ill or injured patients secondary to occupational and environmental exposures, pharmaceutical agents and unintentional and intentional poisoning across all age groups.
Developing expertise in screening, initiation of medication for addiction treatment and referral to treatment for people with substance use conditions.
Interacting with residents and fellows of a variety of subspecialties, with opportunities to design and deliver bedside and didactic education.

Typical Rotation Length : 4 Weeks

Do you accept rotators every month? : Yes

Does the rotation have specific start dates? : Rolling

Is there a virtual rotation option? : No

Are patients seen at the bedside? : Yes

Are patients seen at an outpatient clinic? : Yes

Number of Rotators Per Block : 2

Is Housing Assistance Available? : yes

Poison Center Experience? : No

Who is eligible for a Clerkship? : Medical Students

Is the rotation full day or half day? : Full Day

Clerkship Schedule Type : Daily (Full-Time)

What is your Rotator Fee? : 50.00